Ricky
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A few names here who I think could be good signings for us, and it wouldn't surprise me if many of these are also on Wilder's list.
Add your own suggestions/possible targets to the thread.
* Appear to have 6 months left on contract
Defenders/wing backs:
Byron Webster (CB) - Already a known target, very solid L1 centre half who is apparently keen to join us, Millwall have had time to line up replacements.
*Craig Morgan (CB) - Another previous target, another experienced CB who'd be ideal in the middle of our back three. Been back in Wigan's team recently but might still be available.
Kevin Long (CB) - We were linked with him too. Did well in L1 with Barnsley last season. Knows Lafferty from Burnley, will be available.
*Aaron Pierre (CB) - Athletic young left sided CB at Wycombe. Not quite what we need most but could be worth signing for what would be a reduced fee.
Tendayi Darikwa (RWB) - Nowhere near Burnley's team. Will be on a decent wage, but maybe we could get him on loan. He's been in this area and in L1 previously with Chesterfield. Good athlete who'd give us a real boost down the right hand side.
*David Wotherspoon (RWB/RM/CM) - St Johnstone utility player with good individual ability, we were linked when he was at Hibs. Scored plenty last season, has a good delivery on him and takes set pieces. RWB in our team would suit him.
*Conor McLaughlin (RWB) - We were linked in the summer. He impressed for NI at the Euros and can also play in midfield. Likely target with 6 months left on his contract.
Paul Caddis (RWB) - Out of favour at Birmingham, whether that'll change now after Rowett's inexplicable sacking I don't know. Proven RWB, would improve us.
George Baldock (RWB) - Looked good against us, good on the ball and quick. Wilder said as much but also criticised his play acting.
*Joe Bunney (LWB) - Converted by Keith Hill from striker to LB/LWB, like a reverse Matt Done! So could also give us another option up front. We've been linked, maybe there's something in it.
Midfielders:
*Yaser Kasim (CM) - Classy midfielder who'd be great competition for Fleck and Coutts. Low fee possible. One who could possibly step up to the Championship.
*Louis Thompson (CM) Young Norwich midfielder who's done well in L1 with Swindon, and captained them. Looks like a good all rounder.
*Jamie Allen (CM) - 21 years old, Rochdale's captain and has played a lot of games for them in recent years. Quite highly rated, could be worth a bid.
Elliott Bennett (RWB/RM) - Not a regular at Blackburn, but is a proven wide player who can cross a ball. Decent athlete and a well balanced player. Would be excellent for us at RWB.
Emyr Huws (CM/AMC) - We seem quite strongly linked, will obviously be available. Left footed playmaker who can score goals. Warnock could do us a favour.
*Graham Carey (AMC/LM) - Probably the best player in L2 for the last two seasons. Scores, assists, takes set pieces, has a great left foot. Would be quality competition for Duffy. 6 months on contract but could still be hard to sign.
*Ben Reeves (AMC) - Been a good player for MK Dons for a while in the number 10 position. Decent ball carrier with end product. Good left foot. Would be quite hard to sign though I'd imagine.
Martin Samuelsen (AMC/LW) - Extremely skillful player. Not sure West Ham would loan us anybody though. Possible replacement for Chapman but would expect to start regularly.
*Lloyd Isgrove (RM/LM/AMC) - Southampton winger who was at Barnsley last season. Tricky, tidy and intelligent player. Another possible replacement for Chapman.
Forwards:
Ched Evans - We should sign him if at all possible, as a priority. Could be incredible value.
Omar Bogle - Surely out of reach now but we've been interested for a while and could try our best to get him.
*Jon Obika - Good all round forward, athletic, skillful, a good provider and can score himself.
John Akinde - Powerful forward with a great scoring record in recent years.
Eoin Doyle - Not a regular for Preston, done well in L1 previously and doesn't seem to have deteriorated.
*Conor McAleny - Did well for Wigan on loan, scored a good goal against us. Can also play wide. Has been at Everton a long time so they must see something in him.
James Vaughan - Quality L1 striker if he stays fit.
*Tom Elliott - Target man at Wimbledon. Looks like a handful, and has scored a few. Could be a bargain if we want that sort of option.
Martyn Waghorn - Looks likely to leave Rangers. Left footed, versatile and hardworking. You won't find a more direct upgrade on Done. Not sure he'd be prolific either though.
Add your own suggestions/possible targets to the thread.
* Appear to have 6 months left on contract
Defenders/wing backs:
Byron Webster (CB) - Already a known target, very solid L1 centre half who is apparently keen to join us, Millwall have had time to line up replacements.
*Craig Morgan (CB) - Another previous target, another experienced CB who'd be ideal in the middle of our back three. Been back in Wigan's team recently but might still be available.
Kevin Long (CB) - We were linked with him too. Did well in L1 with Barnsley last season. Knows Lafferty from Burnley, will be available.
*Aaron Pierre (CB) - Athletic young left sided CB at Wycombe. Not quite what we need most but could be worth signing for what would be a reduced fee.
Tendayi Darikwa (RWB) - Nowhere near Burnley's team. Will be on a decent wage, but maybe we could get him on loan. He's been in this area and in L1 previously with Chesterfield. Good athlete who'd give us a real boost down the right hand side.
*David Wotherspoon (RWB/RM/CM) - St Johnstone utility player with good individual ability, we were linked when he was at Hibs. Scored plenty last season, has a good delivery on him and takes set pieces. RWB in our team would suit him.
*Conor McLaughlin (RWB) - We were linked in the summer. He impressed for NI at the Euros and can also play in midfield. Likely target with 6 months left on his contract.
Paul Caddis (RWB) - Out of favour at Birmingham, whether that'll change now after Rowett's inexplicable sacking I don't know. Proven RWB, would improve us.
George Baldock (RWB) - Looked good against us, good on the ball and quick. Wilder said as much but also criticised his play acting.
*Joe Bunney (LWB) - Converted by Keith Hill from striker to LB/LWB, like a reverse Matt Done! So could also give us another option up front. We've been linked, maybe there's something in it.
Midfielders:
*Yaser Kasim (CM) - Classy midfielder who'd be great competition for Fleck and Coutts. Low fee possible. One who could possibly step up to the Championship.
*Louis Thompson (CM) Young Norwich midfielder who's done well in L1 with Swindon, and captained them. Looks like a good all rounder.
*Jamie Allen (CM) - 21 years old, Rochdale's captain and has played a lot of games for them in recent years. Quite highly rated, could be worth a bid.
Elliott Bennett (RWB/RM) - Not a regular at Blackburn, but is a proven wide player who can cross a ball. Decent athlete and a well balanced player. Would be excellent for us at RWB.
Emyr Huws (CM/AMC) - We seem quite strongly linked, will obviously be available. Left footed playmaker who can score goals. Warnock could do us a favour.
*Graham Carey (AMC/LM) - Probably the best player in L2 for the last two seasons. Scores, assists, takes set pieces, has a great left foot. Would be quality competition for Duffy. 6 months on contract but could still be hard to sign.
*Ben Reeves (AMC) - Been a good player for MK Dons for a while in the number 10 position. Decent ball carrier with end product. Good left foot. Would be quite hard to sign though I'd imagine.
Martin Samuelsen (AMC/LW) - Extremely skillful player. Not sure West Ham would loan us anybody though. Possible replacement for Chapman but would expect to start regularly.
*Lloyd Isgrove (RM/LM/AMC) - Southampton winger who was at Barnsley last season. Tricky, tidy and intelligent player. Another possible replacement for Chapman.
Forwards:
Ched Evans - We should sign him if at all possible, as a priority. Could be incredible value.
Omar Bogle - Surely out of reach now but we've been interested for a while and could try our best to get him.
*Jon Obika - Good all round forward, athletic, skillful, a good provider and can score himself.
John Akinde - Powerful forward with a great scoring record in recent years.
Eoin Doyle - Not a regular for Preston, done well in L1 previously and doesn't seem to have deteriorated.
*Conor McAleny - Did well for Wigan on loan, scored a good goal against us. Can also play wide. Has been at Everton a long time so they must see something in him.
James Vaughan - Quality L1 striker if he stays fit.
*Tom Elliott - Target man at Wimbledon. Looks like a handful, and has scored a few. Could be a bargain if we want that sort of option.
Martyn Waghorn - Looks likely to leave Rangers. Left footed, versatile and hardworking. You won't find a more direct upgrade on Done. Not sure he'd be prolific either though.
